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| Place | Altona |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Manitoba (MB) |
| Location | 5,8-2-1-W |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.104722 |
| Longitude | -97.558889 |
| Population | 4,267 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | R6W |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | GAAPV |
Altona is a town in 5,8-2-1-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Altona is located at 49.1047°N, 97.5589°W.
Altona rests upon a vast and level expanse of prairie earth where the horizon claims more of the sky than the land itself. It lies 27.3 km west-north-west of Emerson, MB (from Emerson, MB: bearing 294°T), and is situated 10.5 km south of Rosenfeld. The Red River runs about 20 km away, acting as a distant, winding boundary to the wide agricultural basin that defines the local terrain. Here, the light of late afternoon stretches long and thin across the fields, casting a clarity over the soil that makes the air feel sharp and expectant. The stillness of the plains is a physical weight, broken only by the movement of clouds that drift unimpeded across the open vault of the heavens. Settlement in Altona emerged from the steady labor of pioneers who recognized the potential of the dark, rich earth to yield abundant harvests. The local economy persists as a reflection of this heritage, favoring large-scale agriculture and advanced manufacturing that supports the needs of the surrounding farms. Altona serves as a center for the production of sunflower seeds, an industry that colors the landscape in vibrant yellow during the peak of summer. The machinery that hums through the harvest season underscores a commitment to the land that has sustained families for generations. Cultural life in Altona finds its expression in the quiet diligence of its residents and the preservation of long-standing communal values. Public spaces reflect a history of cooperation, often drawing people together for seasonal gatherings that mark the turning of the year. While the pace of life remains steady, the influence of the Mennonite tradition continues to shape the social character and architectural simplicity of the streets. Altona preserves a sense of focus, ensuring that even as the world shifts, the fundamental connection between the people and their work remains clear and intentional.
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Explore Altona, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.104722, -97.558889. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Altona includes the postal code (R6W), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Altona is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |